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Potential problems during
Haemodialysis
The information here is given as a guide only and
patients are advised to seek further information from their own
doctor.
Once your haemodialysis routine is established problems during
haemodialysis sessions are uncommon. However, it is important to understand
those which may occur :-
- Low blood pressure
If fluid and salt are removed too quickly your blood pressure may fall.
This may cause you to feel light-headed, sweaty or sick. The nurse will add a
solution to the tubing to give you more fluid. Your blood pressure will then
increase and you will begin to feel better.
- Nausea (feeling sick) This
may happen if your blood pressure changes during and immediately after
treatment. The doctor may give you some drugs to relieve nausea if it becomes a
problem.
- Cramp Rapid
removal of fluid during dialysis may cause leg cramps. If cramp occurs the
nurse will adjust the treatment so that it is relieved. The doctor may
prescribe tablets if this is a frequent problem.
- Headaches These
occasionally occur towards the end of dialysis sessions due to changes in fluid
and waste product levels in the body. They can be prevented by changes in
treatment such as increasing dialysis time to give a gentler treatment,
changing the type of dialysate in the machine and changing over the type of
dialyser. They may also be treated with
medication.
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